Last Wednesday (September 11th) was the five year anniversary of the day that Lizzie came to us, forever and ever. Of course, we didn’t know that, at the time, that wasn't necessarily true. But, that’s what the case worker told us because she sincerely believed it to be true when she said it. And, that’s what we told the … Continue reading I Remember The Day Lizzie Came To Us
Category: Mom Life
The Unwanted Facebook Connections Continue…
If you've been wondering what happened after the bio facebook request, your wait is over.... 😉 So, after I moved on past the crying and freaking out (well, the crying, anyway), we decided to be proactive. Time To Cut Some Ties The night that the biological mother made her request, I blocked her from my … Continue reading The Unwanted Facebook Connections Continue…
Every Kid Needs To Be Tucked In
It's 10:20. The case worker is coming tomorrow for the monthly check-in visit. I've got a pile of laundry on the couch that needs to be folded, dishes in the sink that need to be washed, and dog hair that needs to be vacuumed out of the floor. So, naturally, I'm going to write a … Continue reading Every Kid Needs To Be Tucked In
Are You Running A Day-Care?
As an adoptive mother to three adorable African American children, I've come to accept and expect comments and questions from random people. Generally, I don't mind. I feel that it's kind of my job (and an opportunity) to educate; just as much as it's my duty to make people aware of the need for adoption. … Continue reading Are You Running A Day-Care?
Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
There are two clocks in the therapist's office. Neither one works. One is completely missing a hand and the other is stuck on 3:00. I'm watching him type on his computer, wondering what time it is, wishing I wasn't so hungry, and watching William wonder why he's here. I'm kind of wondering the same thing. Why are we … Continue reading Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
Lessons on Compassion from My Child
There is a man that lives in my area. People have many nicknames for him, but I don't know if anyone knows his real name. At first glance, he's a random homeless guy. This is sad enough. But when you add the fact that he actually has a house and lots of money due to an inheritance … Continue reading Lessons on Compassion from My Child
Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience
After years of going to Dragoncon, this one in 2008, was going to be very different. Because we were getting ready for our first DragonCon with kids. We were focused on getting the boys ready and figuring out how we were going to afford the trip at all, with two new sons. We couldn't even begin … Continue reading Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience
Overcoming Racial Challenges in Adoption: A Personal Story
Adopting black children changes your perspective. I find myself drawn to other black people now. I also find myself saying things like "other black people" because I now think I am one. : ) I worry about race in a way that I didn't before. I knew racism existed and I knew that I wasn't a racist. But, … Continue reading Overcoming Racial Challenges in Adoption: A Personal Story
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